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The temple is praised by Saint Sundarar in his Thevaram hymns. This is the 71st Lord Shiva Temple on the southern bank of Cauvery praised in hymns.

Devas in the celestial world including their king Indira, Bruhadrajan had worshipped the Lord in this temple. It is built on a land covering an area of 270 feet in length and 135 feet in width. The 30 feet tall 2 tier Rajagopuram is facing east with five Kalasas. Lord Shiva in sanctum sanctorum is facing east and Mother the south. In a small hill within the temple are shrines for Lords Nardana Ganapathy, Somaskanda, Dakshinamurthy, Annamalayar, Brahmma and Mother Durga. In the prakara down the hill are Lords Siddhi Vinayaka, Subramanya, Chandikeswara, Agastheeswarar, Brahmmapureeswarar, Bhairava and Saturn (Sani Baghwan), Sun God and Navagrahas the nine planets and Mother Mahalakshmi. Lord Nataraja graces from a separate shrine near the sanctum.

This is one of the Mada Temples built by Chola king Kochenganan. Yama the Lord Death in the south, Varuna the God of rains in the west, Indira in east and Kubera in the north installed Shivalingas in the place and worshipped the Lord.

Vayu the God of wind and divine serpent Adisesha claimed supremacy of their prowess in the court of the Devas. Adisesha covered the peaks of Mount Meru with his thousand heads. Vayu could not shake the mount. This created panic in the world and yielding to the appeal of Devas Adisesha gave in one peak. Vayu shook the peak and took it to south when one small piece fell in this place, according to sthala purana.

The piece of the peak that fell here became a small mount which was earlier a plain. The temple is believed to have been built on this mount. Lord Shiva appeared here as a Tejolinga as the result of the penance of King Bruhadrajan in Krutha Yuga. During the Dwapara Yuga Lord changed all Devas into bees to protect them from the harassment of demon Vruddhasura. Lord also advised the Devas to make bee-hives in the sanctum and worship Him. As bees worshipped here the Lord is named Madhuvaneswarar (Madhu in Sanskrit means honey), Mother as Madhuvana Nayaki and the place as Madhuvanam. There are bees around the place even now but they do not harm anybody.

Moolavar: Madhuvaneswarar, Brahadeeswarar

Amman / Thayar: Madhuvaneswari, Brahadeeswari

Thala Virutcham: Vilwa

Theertham: Brahmma theertham, Soola theertham

Agamam / Pooja: Shivagama

Old year : 1000-2000 years old

Historical Name : Shivagama

This sivasthalam temple is located in Nannilam. Nannilam can be reached from Tiruvarur and Kumbakonam. This is one of the Maadakovils built by Chola king Ko Chenkat Cholan. The shrine for Lord Shiva is situated at an elevation. The shrines for female deity and that of Agatheeswarar is located at the lower level. Sun god Sooriyan is said to have worshipped Shiva at this sthalam.

Lord Shiva in the temple is a swayambulingamurthy. All festivals mentioned above are organized by Sri Madhuvaneswara Swami Vazhipattu Kazhagam, a body devoted to celebrating all festive events.

Vaikasi Visakam in (May June), Tirukarthikai in (November-December) and Margazhi Tiruvadhirai festivals are celebrated with procession of Lord. Other festivals are Guru Puja for Saint Sundarar in Aadi Swati star day in (July-August); monthly pradoshams and Shivrathri and all Shiva related auspicious days.

It is believed that those bathing in the sacred spring in Masi Month-(February-March) and worship the Lord will gain all benefits in life and those worshipping on Ekadasi days-11th day of full moon or new moon days and pradosha days-13th day in both fortnights will reach Moksha-salvation.

Devotees perform abishek to Lord and offer vastras.

The temple is open from 7.00 a.m. to 12.00 a.m. and from 4.00 p.m. to 8.00 p.m.

Sri Madhuvaneswarar Temple, Nannilam-610 105, Tiruvarur district. Contact Number - +91 94426 82346, +91 99432 09771.

Do:

Do pray your Ishta Devata before pilgrimage to Temple.
Do contact Temple Devasthanam information centre for enquiry, temple information and for Pooja details etc.
Do reserve your travel and accommodation at Temple well in advance.
Do bath and wear clean clothes before you enter the temple.
Do concentrate on God and Goddess inside the temple.
Do maintain silence and recite Om Namahsivaya or your Istamantram to yourself inside the temple.
Do observe ancient custom and traditions while in Temple.
Do respect religious sentiments at Temple.
Do deposit your offerings in the hundi only.

Don't s:

Do not come to Temple for any purpose other than worshipping of God and Goddess.
Do not smoke at Temple.
Do not consume alcoholic drinks at Temple.
Do not eat non-vegetarian food in the Kshetram.
Do not approach mediators for quick Darshanam. It may cause inconvenient to others.
Do not carry any weapon inside the temple.
Do not wear any head guards like helmets, caps, turbans and hats inside the temple premises.
Do not perform Sastanga Pranama inside the Sanctum Sanctorum.
Do not take much time while performing Sparsa Darshanam to God in Garbhagriha.
Do not buy spurious prasadams from street vendors.
Do not encourage beggars at Temple.
Do not spit or create nuisance in the premises of the temple.